A2 conjunction /ʌnˈlɛs/

unless

es sei denn

Meaning

except if

Example

We won't go unless it stops raining.

Wir gehen nicht, es sei denn, es hört auf zu regnen.

A2 noun /ˈjuːnɪt/

unit

einheit

Meaning

an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity

Example

Each unit in the production line is carefully tested.

Jede Einheit in der Produktionslinie wird sorgfältig getestet.

A2 noun /ˈʌndərwɛr/

Under wear

Unterwäsche

Meaning

clothing worn under other clothes, next to the skin

Example

She bought new underwear from the department store.

Sie kaufte neue Unterwäsche im Kaufhaus.

A2 verb /ʌpˈdeɪt/

update

aktualisieren

Meaning

to make something more modern or current; to provide new information

Example

Please update your software regularly.

Bitte aktualisieren Sie Ihre Software regelmäßig.

A2 noun /ˈʌndərweər/

underwear

Unterwäsche

Meaning

Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.

Example

He bought new underwear for the trip.

Er kaufte neue Unterwäsche für die Reise.

A2 noun /ˈjuːzər/

user

Nutzer

Meaning

a person who uses or operates something

Example

He is a frequent user of this app.

Er ist ein häufiger Nutzer dieser App.

A2 noun /ʌmˈbrɛlə/

umbrella

Regenschirm

Meaning

A device used for protection against rain or sun, typically consisting of a collapsible canopy mounted on a central rod.

Example

She opened her umbrella as it started to rain.

Sie öffnete ihren Regenschirm, als es zu regnen begann.

A2 adjective /ʌnˈhæp.i/

Unhappy

unglücklich; traurig

Meaning

not happy; feeling sad or displeased; unfortunate or undesirable

Example

He was unhappy with the results of his exam.

Er war unglücklich über die Ergebnisse seiner Prüfung.

A2 adjective /ˈjuːʒəl/

usual

üblich

Meaning

habitually or typically occurring or done

Example

It’s our usual meeting spot.

Es ist unser üblicher Treffpunkt.

A2 adjective /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/

Uncomfortable

unbequem; unangenehm

Meaning

causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort; making someone feel embarrassed, awkward, or anxious

Example

The chair was so uncomfortable that I couldn't sit in it for more than ten minutes.

Der Stuhl war so unbequem, dass ich nicht länger als zehn Minuten darin sitzen konnte.

A2 verb /ʌpˈset/

upset

verärgern

Meaning

to make someone worried, sad, or angry; to disturb

Example

The bad news upset everyone.

Die schlechten Nachrichten upset alle.

A2 noun /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/

understanding

Verstehen

Meaning

the ability to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something

Example

Her understanding of the issue was impressive.

Ihr Verständnis des Problems war beeindruckend.

A2 adjective /ʌnˈhel.θi/

Unhealthy

ungesund; unwohl

Meaning

harmful to health; not in good health; detrimental to well-being

Example

Eating too much fast food is unhealthy for your body.

Zu viel Fast Food zu essen ist ungesund für deinen Körper.

A2 preposition /əˈpɒn/

upon

nach

Meaning

on or immediately after

Example

Upon hearing the news, he rushed to the hospital.

Nach dem Hören der Nachricht eilte er ins Krankenhaus.

A2 adjective /ʌnˈlʌki/

Unlucky

unglücklich; vom Pech verfolgt

Meaning

having bad luck; unfortunate

Example

He was unlucky to miss the winning shot.

Er hatte Pech, den Gewinnschuss zu verfehlen.

A2 noun /ˌʌpˈsteəz/

Upstairs

obere Etage

Meaning

on or to an upper floor of a building; the upper floor or floors

Example

She went upstairs to her bedroom to rest.

Sie ging nach oben in ihr Schlafzimmer, um sich auszuruhen.

A2 adjective /ˈjuːs.ləs/

Useless

nutzlos

Meaning

having no beneficial purpose; not useful

Example

This broken computer is completely useless.

Dieser kaputte Computer ist völlig nutzlos.

A2 adjective /ˈʌɡ.li/

Ugly

hässlich; abstoßend; schrecklich

Meaning

unpleasant or repulsive in appearance; morally reprehensible

Example

The old building looked ugly after years of neglect.

Das alte Gebäude sah nach Jahren der Vernachlässigung hässlich aus.

A2 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪdi/

Untidy

unordentlich; chaotisch;

Meaning

not neat or orderly; messy and disorganized

Example

Her untidy room was filled with clothes scattered everywhere.

Ihr unordentliches Zimmer war voller Kleidung, die überall verstreut war.